The move comes one day after a shooting in the 700 block of Bourbon Street left 10 people wounded Sunday. Two gunmen triggered the shooting at about 2:45 a.m., in an area considered relatively safe.

The additional law enforcement officers would be a welcome site to businesses and property owners in the French Quarter who said they fear for their safety and their livelihoods.

“There are many times when I’ve gone on the street and not been able to find a police officer, but only late at night,” said Dawn Kesslering of Johnny White’s Pub and Grill. “It’s great until it gets late at night.”

NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas said three police officers were within blocks of the shooting and more than 25 officers were working in the French Quarter and Marigny area.

Police said nine officers were on Bourbon Street -- five on horseback and four on foot.

“What I’m afraid of normally when something like this happens our business starts to drop. Tourists don’t want to come around,” said Armando Ortiz of Crescent City Cigar Shop.

“It does make you think,” said tourist Sterling Menendez. “Is my family safe? Should I come again? Should I stay as long as I want to stay?”

Private security cameras on Bourbon Street captured Sunday’s commotion and aid in the police investigation. However, some business owners want to do more.

“Every police officer working the street is looking for the individual walking up and down the street, baggy clothing, print in clothes where you might see the hand of a gun,” said security expert Mike Cahn. “If they do, they’ll walk up to them, discuss, see if they have a permit.”

City leaders said these crime-fighting efforts have brought homicide to a nearly 30-year low.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu spoke with business owners Monday. The French Quarter Business League is set to meet on July 8 to discuss safety in the area.

Authorities have not made any arrests in connection with Sunday’s shooting. Police are urging businesses with surveillance video, or those who have information, to call crimestoppers at 822-1111.